With classes starting up again in the fall, I have begun my search for a new backpack. Like many students before me, my previous backpacks have failed me. Every year for the last three years, I have started the school year with a new backpack and ended the school year with one I hate. The first backpack ended with a broken zipper, the second was just plain ugly (it looked nothing like the picture online!), and the third ended with holes in the bottom of my bag. This year I am determined to find myself the right match… just not quite yet. During my search, I couldn’t help but notice all the great men’s backpacks this year and I thought I would share it with you.

Before you take a look at the backpacks, there are some considerations you may want to think about. For me, size and comfort are really important. What about you?

Do you need a laptop sleeve? A grab handle? Do you want an organizer panel for small items like pencils, sticky notes, and calculators? Is an accessory pocket important? What about a pocket for your water bottle?

Now that I’ve got you thinking, here is a roundup of some of our favorite men’s backpacks. All of these backpacks are under $125 (who knew backpacks could get so pricey?) Some are more affordable than others.

Many of these are offered in a variety of colors and these backpacks all vary in size so look through to find your future bag with the corresponding links listed below.